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09-01-2021Economic Development Board City of Edgewater Meeting Agenda 104 N. Riverside Drive Edgewater, FL 32132 Council Chambers8:00 AMWednesday, September 1, 2021 We respectfully request that all electronic devices are set for no audible notification. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes from the August 4, 2021 Economic Development Board Meeting EDB Meeting Minutes 8-4-2021Attachments: 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS - None at this time. 5. REPORTS a. Economic Development Coordinator's Report 6. OLD BUSINESS - None at this time. 7. NEW BUSINESS Mike Kelley Reappointmenta. Mike Kelley Reappointment RequestAttachments: East Coast Regional Planning Council Grant Applicationb. Economic Development Summit - Executive Summary 5-17-21Attachments: 8. BOARD REPORTS 9. ADJOURN Page 1 City of Edgewater Printed on 10/22/2021 1 September 1, 2021Economic Development Board Meeting Agenda Pursuant to Chapter 286, F.S., if an individual decides to appeal any decision made with respect to any matter considered at a meeting or hearing, that individual will need a record of the proceedings and will need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made. The City does not prepare or provide such record. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing assistance to participate in any of these proceedings should contact City Clerk Bonnie Brown, CMC, 104 N. Riverside Drive, Edgewater, Florida, telephone number 386-424-2400 x 1101, 5 days prior to the meeting date. If you are hearing or voice impaired, contact the relay operator at 1-800-955-8771 One or more members of City Council or other advisory boards may be present. Page 2 City of Edgewater Printed on 10/22/2021 2 City of Edgewater Legislation Text 104 N. Riverside Drive Edgewater, FL 32132 File #:AR-2021-5594,Version:1 City of Edgewater Printed on 10/22/2021Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™3 104 N. Riverside Drive Edgewater, FL 32132City of Edgewater Meeting Minutes Economic Development Board 8:00 AM Council ChambersWednesday, August 4, 2021 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL Bliss Jamison, Clarence McCloud, Michael Kelley, Rebecca Crews and Cecil SelmanPresent5 - Debbie DolbowAbsent1 - Samantha BergeronAlso Present 1 - 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A.AR-2021-5417 Minutes from the May 5, 2021 Economic Development Board Meeting EDB Meeting Minutes 5-5-2021Attachments: A motion was made by Chip Selman, second by Rebecca Crews, to approve minutes from the May 5, 2021 Economic Development Board Meeting. The MOTION was APPROVED unanimously. Yes:Bliss Jamison, Clarence McCloud, Michael Kelley, Rebecca Crews and Cecil Selman5 - Absent:Debbie Dolbow1 - B.AR-2021-5553 June & July Economic Development Board Meetings Cancelled for Lack of Quorum EDB Meeting 6-2-2021 Cancellation EDB Meeting 7-7-2021 Cancellation Attachments: 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS - None at this time. 5. REPORTS A.AR-2021-5420 Economic Development Coordinator Report Economic Development Coordinator, Samantha Bergeron, reported on the activities of the Technical Review Committee and CRA projects as well as plans to update of the Vision Book and Comprehensive Economic Development Strategic Plan. Page 1City of Edgewater Printed on 8/9/2021 4 August 4, 2021Economic Development Board Meeting Minutes Volusia County Economic Development Report Brad Harris from Volusia County's Economic Development Division reported on their events, publications, activities and news. 6. OLD BUSINESS Ms. Bergeron reviewed changes to the Economic Development Board's Bylaws, as approved by City Council. 7. NEW BUSINESS A.AR-2021-5552 Dan Klasel Resignation - River to Sea TPO Citizens Advisory Committee Appointment Dan Klasel Resignation LetterAttachments: Ms. Jamison thanked Dan Klasel for his service to the Board. She also noted that he served on the River to Sea TPO Citizens Advisory committee and that we would be seeking a replacement for that position should anyone on the Board be interested. B.AR-2021-5418 Elect Board Chairperson A motion was made by Bliss Jamison, second by Chip Selman, to elect Rebecca Crews as Economic Development Board Chair. The MOTION was APPROVED unanimously. Yes:Bliss Jamison, Clarence McCloud, Michael Kelley, Rebecca Crews and Cecil Selman5 - Absent:Debbie Dolbow1 - C.AR-2021-5419 Elect Board Vice-Chairperson A motion was made by Rebecca Crews, second by Chip Selman, to elect Clarence McCloud as Economic Development Board Vice Chair. The MOTION was APPROVED unanimously. Yes:Bliss Jamison, Clarence McCloud, Michael Kelley, Rebecca Crews and Cecil Selman5 - Absent:Debbie Dolbow1 - Page 2City of Edgewater Printed on 8/9/2021 5 August 4, 2021Economic Development Board Meeting Minutes D.AR-2021-5551 Economic Development Summit Report 1 Bob Williams - SEV Economic Initiatives & Strategies 2 Luis 1 - SEV Economic Future Summit 3 Panel - SEV Economic Initiatives & Strategies Panel 4 Clay - CSIOO Presentation 5 EDA Overview Attachments: Ms. Bergeron reviewed materials from the Economic Development Summit. The Board then reviewed and discussed a proof of the promotional video for Edgewater. 8. BOARD REPORTS 9. ADJOURN There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:05 a.m. Page 3City of Edgewater Printed on 8/9/2021 6 City of Edgewater Legislation Text 104 N. Riverside Drive Edgewater, FL 32132 File #:AR-2021-5595,Version:1 BOARD AGENDA ITEM SUBJECT : Mike Kelley Reappointment DEPARTMENT: Parks & Recreation Department / Economic Development SUMMARY: Mike Kelley requests reappointment to the Economic Development Board due to his term expiring October 1, 2021. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Recommend to City Council that Mike Kelley be reappointed to the Economic Development Board for a three year term ending October 1, 2024. City of Edgewater Printed on 10/22/2021Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™7 1 From: Mike Kelley [mailto:mike@cfdflooring.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 04, 2021 1:17 PM To: Samantha Bergeron Subject: Economic Dev Board Sam- As follow up to this mornings comment about my term expiring in October of this year, I would like request appointment to be re-appointed for another term. Mike Kelley President Commercial Flooring Distributors 210 Springview Commerce Drive #130 Debary, Florida 32713 386-668-0121- o 386-668-0122- f www.cfdflooring.com 8 City of Edgewater Legislation Text 104 N. Riverside Drive Edgewater, FL 32132 File #:AR-2021-5609,Version:1 BOARD AGENDA ITEM SUBJECT : East Coast Regional Planning Council Grant Application DEPARTMENT: Parks & Recreation Department / Economic Development SUMMARY: Review Executive Summary from the May 17,2021 Economic Development Summit and discuss next steps. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Recommend to City Council to approve a resolution to work with the cities of New Smyrna Beach and Oak Hill to submit a grant application to the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council to create a Southeast Volusia Regional Economic Development Strategy. City of Edgewater Printed on 8/24/2021Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™9 Southeast Volusia Economic Development Summit Brannon Center – New Smyrna Beach May 17, 2021 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY On May 17, 2021, the Southeast Volusia Chamber of Commerce hosted the Southeast Volusia Economic Development Summit. The purpose of the Summit was to assess the interest of furthering the collaborative efforts of economic development for the Southeast Volusia region to include the cities of New Smyrna Beach, Edgewater, Oak Hill and County of Volusia as well as determine what economic development efforts currently are occurring in the region. The Summit was attended by 37 participants including elected officials and staff of each of the three Southeast Volusia cities along with the County of Volusia. There were also several local business owners/stakeholders in attendance. The Summit was facilitated by representatives of the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council (ECFRPC) as they were currently working on other corresponding regional economic development initiatives within our region. The ECFRPC was able to offset their cost of the summit and future work with the EDA Cares funding as the purpose of the funds is for economic resilience collaboration and strategic planning. Previously, the cities would occasionally conduct similar type joint economic development discussion meetings with the last known event occurring in 2009. Attendees were invited to share with the facilitators of Why is economic development important to the region? o Attendees responded: § Business and jobs § Higher paying jobs § Sustainability and quality of life § Growth and stimulus of jobs § Tax revenue from jobs § Diversity and economic development § Jobs and critical infrastructure § The future for the region’s children § Infrastructure § Smart growth § Education Attendees also reported the following as being some of the top priority sectors of their community’s economic development plans: § Eco-Tourism § Aviation § Manufacturing § Higher paying jobs § Diversity § Jobs § Workforce development § Workforce housing § Resilience § Growth § Manufacturing § Hospitality § New Wealth § High wage § Education § Infrastructure 10 115 Canal Street, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168 Phone: 386-428-2449 • Fax: 386-423-3512 • sevinfo@sevchamber.com • www.sevchamber.com § Quality of Life § Retention and expansion § Retention § Aerospace § Growth § Opportunity § STEM § Sustainable growth § Sustainable § Jobs § Bring in business § Infrastructure § Higher paying jobs § Jobs § Business recruitment § Job creation § Attract business to area § Tourism and technology § Redevelopment Why Economic Development is Important – Bob Williams presented on the importance of economic development efforts to enhance the wealth of the community while creating sustainable jobs and expanding the tax base. Provided four fundamental primary strategies; Business Entrepreneurship, Retention, Expansion and Recruitment. Shared the importance of working collaboratively as a region as each community has specific needs and assets to share to benefit a unified approach. The SEV collaborative regional approach should focus on Economic Development (retain and recruit businesses, expand high wage jobs & supportive business climate), Workforce Development (education and training, employment assistance and employee and employer support) and Community Development (infrastructure expansion, redevelopment and planning) The regional economic development practitioners from each local government presented on- going collaborative initiatives that collectively benefit Southeast Volusia. The presenters included: o Helga Van Eckert, Director - Volusia County Economic Development - Shared information on the developed Business Resources Website and the $9.3M in Grants to Small and Home-Based Businesses in response to Covid-19 relief. Identified programs available for business retention and expansion, State Qualified Tax Incentive (QTI) credits and the created Volusia’s Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) 198 that is located around the intersection of I-95 and I-4. o Bliss Jamison, Director - Southeast Volusia Manufacturing and Technology Coalition (SEVMTC) – Described the collective partnerships of SEVMTC that include all the Southeast Volusia communities, Volusia County Economic Development, SEV Chamber of Commerce, Team Volusia, FAME, Daytona State College, University of Central Florida (UCF), Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) Career Sources and many other local businesses. The Coalition has been working together to brand, market and promote SEV as an attractive place to do business with an emphasis on manufacturing, technology, and value-added industries. A strategic plan as well as professional marketing campaign, that includes videos, website, and social media presence has been created featuring SEV opportunity for business success coupled with a highly desirable lifestyle. SEVMTC has outlined plans for continued strategic marketing efforts and efforts to support the readiness of manufacturing and industrial opportunities in SEV. The Strategic Plan has identified target industries along with corresponding goals and action plans. 11 115 Canal Street, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168 Phone: 386-428-2449 • Fax: 386-423-3512 • sevinfo@sevchamber.com • www.sevchamber.com o Christopher Edwards, Director - New Smyrna Beach Economic Development – Explained various incentives available such as tax abatement, Pre-Application Development Review Assistance, On-line permitting and various Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) grants available to existing businesses. Provided a list of many Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) occurring and planned as well as efforts to address the affordable housing needs of SEV. o Mike Armen, Director - Oak Hill Economic Development – Shared information on the $2.5M Water Quality Grant for septic-sewer conversion as well as the grant for an Economic Development Plan for the City of Oak Hill. Provided list of other residential and capital projects occurring as well as the progress in updating the comprehensive plan. Shared the preliminary work occurring for the establishment of a CRA district and additional commercial warehouses being permitted. Local Burns Sci-Tech Charter School is expanding to grades 10-12 and the I-95 interchange on Oak Hill expected completion by 2025. o Samantha Bergeron, Director - Edgewater Economic Development – Explained various incentive offered to include Tax Abatement, Opportunity Zone, CRA Façade Grant Program and On-line permitting. Shared capital improvement projects to include expansion of utility infrastructure. Provided information on numerous new residential projects occurring as well as the new and expanding non- residential interest in the community. It should also be noted from previous study by the SEV Economic Development Committee that the following overlapping similarities exist in each of the community’s current economic development strategies/plans: Targets Industries: § Aviation and Aerospace § Light Industry, including Manufacturing § Recreation § Boat Building and Marine Equipment, Supplies, and Services Initiatives/Goals Objectives: § Redevelopment of US 1area (Community Redevelopment Arear (CRA)) § Review Comprehensive Plan for Land Use, Zoning, and Consider Design Standards § Increase the number of affordable housing units and improve existing units § Establish an Effective Inter-local Coordination Framework § Coordinate with property owners to eliminate Future Land Use/Zoning inconsistencies within non-residential vacant properties § Continue coordinating with state and regional stakeholders to develop strategies § Improve Infrastructure Attendees were asked to vote for the “top 3 areas Southeast Volusia should work together on as a priority”: § Aviation & Aerospace § Light Industry, including Manufacturing § Boat Building & Marine Equipment, Supplies & Services and Medical (due to a tie in votes) 12 115 Canal Street, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168 Phone: 386-428-2449 • Fax: 386-423-3512 • sevinfo@sevchamber.com • www.sevchamber.com Attendees were asked: What is Southeast Volusia's unique selling position/drivers? § Workforce § Proximity (KSC) § Land § Climate § Training opportunity/workforce Development § Community § Open for business § Access (Cape Canaveral, Transportation, Port, Rail) § Workforce Training § Diversity § Existing businesses § Real estate product § Support programs § Recreation § Low cost of living § Family Orientated § Available land § Light industry § Schools/education § Infrastructure § Pad ready § Quick permitting § Career and Technical Ed § Incentivize new business § Can do attitude § Wage increase Commercial Space Industry Opportunity Overlay (CSIOO) and the associated comprehensive plan enabling policies – Presented by Clay Ervin, Director Volusia County Growth and Resource Management. The overlay creates a land use overlay that incentivize aerospace industries. Focuses on manufacturing of equipment, parts or services used in space flight industries. It allows all non-residential land use categories to be used for targeted industries through the Planned Unit Development zoning classification. Although Southeast Volusia has industrial parks and areas positioned in the market to attract aerospace use presently, only the unincorporated areas in Southeast Volusia have the Commercial Space Industry Overlay adopted into their comprehensive plan. It was referenced the Southeast Volusia municipalities could replicate the work of the county to adopt the overlay into their comprehensive plans. Other similar overlay areas could also be considered for other targeted industries while also considering specific challenges such workforce development, affordable housing, coordination with US Department of Housing and Urban Development’s programs and coordinated infrastructure improvements. U.S. Economic Development Administration (USDA) – Greg Vaday, Economic Development Representative U.S. Department of Commerce and Milton Cochran, Regional Economic Development Integrator presented through the USDA there are multitude of investment programs and grant processes for consideration. The USDA provides economic tools and seed investments, target investments to attract investment to support long-term job creation that are focused on locally and regional economic development strategies. The USEDA works with communities for economic development through several Investment Programs. For example, a few the programs include: § Infrastructure improvements § Business incubators § Workforce training facilities § Airport facilities § Industrial Parks § Feasibility studies § Disaster Recovery strategies § Target industry studies § Revolving loan programs § Supply chain analysis 13 115 Canal Street, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168 Phone: 386-428-2449 • Fax: 386-423-3512 • sevinfo@sevchamber.com • www.sevchamber.com Challenges and Diversification - Needs to overcome Challenges and Enhance Diversification as a Southeast Volusia Region: § Streamlined environmental impact permitting to support quicker, lower-cost development, taking advantage of lower cost acreage § Better understanding of what is and is not working § Reduced risk for filling and building spaces § Method to defer upfront cost § Streamlined process for municipal staff that integrates day to day operations plus collaboration within the regional economic development initiatives (not piling more requirements and duties on) § Similar zoning § Include all the player § Elected bodies create policies / resolution to work together § Identify landowners in key property areas and solicit them § Share standard incentives § Identify low hanging fruit. No paralysis by analysis § Get more business partnerships § Have the planners work together § A regional permitting process that will be available to be filled out and submitted online § Overview so within state statute § Clearly articulate value and ROI of economic development to everyone in the community. § Adopt comp plan amendments for space overlay § Understand clear desires of elected § Continue to have these kinds of meetings to move forward and track progress § Regional incentives package Building Consensus - Building consensus for a regional collaboration to capitalize on each community’s strength while working collaboratively to overcome the challenges: § Empowering elected officials to withstand the pushback from those that don’t want change. § Develop MOU for regional process to examine what is working, what is not working from deals that have “failed” – improve from there § In SE Volusia collaboration and consensus looks like...including all stakeholders, expanding existing businesses, and creating private/public partnerships. § In MOU agree to apply for EDA grant to develop a Regional Economic Development Strategy (REDS) § Continuing the collaboration between the cities to build towards the growth of the private and public sector. § Regional incentives and funding for economic development 14 115 Canal Street, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168 Phone: 386-428-2449 • Fax: 386-423-3512 • sevinfo@sevchamber.com • www.sevchamber.com § Need a regional economic strategy in writing with a timeline and stick to it and not vacillate with changing political wind § Regional CEDS § Better understanding of why we don’t land the businesses that we want to recruit § Major focus on workforce attraction. i.e. tax incentives, sufficient wage, and subsidies to encourage and attract workforce. § Council and Commission members singing the same tune, knowing how to communicate with the naysayers with facts and positives § Collaboration and consensus building in SE Volusia looks like business leaders sharing with educational institutions how to prepare the next generation of business owners and managers. § More joint meetings like today § Support our elected officials § Open dialogue with private and public sectors NEXT STEPS: It was the consensus of those involved there was a need and desire to advance the collaboration for a regional economic development strategy and recruitment efforts for the Southeast Volusia region. Some of the next initiatives identified were: § Resolution from participating governmental entities supporting and directing staff to further planning efforts for regional economic development coordination § A series of workshops to coordinate economic development initiatives and priorities as a region. § Identify previous progress made and existing plans and align similarities in the region’s economic development strategies and marketing efforts § Commit to the planning and creation of a Regional Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy that will include a private/public partnership of stakeholders § Establish a Commercial Space Industry Overlay for Southeast Volusia municipalities § Evaluate and incorporate other agencies/entities assessments, findings and efforts into a SEV regional plan. § Consideration of a federally facilitated Regional Economic Diversification Summit (REDS) Submitted by, Southeast Volusia Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Committee August 2021 15